5 Successful Key Habits of Billionaires #ActLikeASuccess

Posted on March 30, 2015

I have to be honest with you in that I’m still going through my notes from the Act Like a Success Conference. And thank goodness I have access to the replays of the entire conference for a limited time because I’m still going back through and listening to many of these sessions and keynotes for a second and third time.

One of the sessions I really enjoyed was the keynote address by Paul C. Brunson. Prior to the conference, I was very familiar with Paul and his work. I first started following him on social media shortly before I did an interview with he and his wife, Jill for BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com. I got to break the news that they were expecting their second son, Liam. What I loved about Paul was the relationship he shared with his wife (and writes about on his blog) and his family. I also became a big fan of his Mentor Monday series. If you’ve never watched and you’re an entrepreneur, or looking to become one, you should get on board like now.

There’s a lot more about Paul I could write about, but that wasn’t the purpose of this post. However, you can find out all you need to know on his site PaulCBrunson.com.

What I do want to share with you are the 5 Billonaire (yes with a “B”) Success Habits that Paul shared with us during his keynote address at the conference. He had me at billionaire, but these secrets made achieving this goal, that much more attainable. He shared his experience of learning these secrets which started in 2001 when he was hired to work for a Turkish billionaire Enver Yucel, whom he worked for five years. He then later had the opportunity to work with Oprah Winfrey (yes, Auntie O). It was in working with her, that he realized these two billionaires, as different as night and day, ying and yang, shared the same exact habits.

1. You must become a master storyteller.

This is something that I would love to learn because I’ve witnessed (and sure you have too) the power of what a story can do. And Paul, is definitely a master storyteller. He said forget about being a CEO. We have to become the CTO – Chief Talking Officer. Our brains are programmed for stories which is why we’re so drawn to them, and why they have such a huge impact on us. So the key is to become masterful in the knowledge in which you want to speak about. And then you have to go out and practice!

He used the example of how his webshow got discovered on YouTube by OWN, not because he had thousands of views or followers (he actually only had about a dozen views), but because he was great at storytelling. It’s about the quality not the quantity.

3. Surround yourself with people who are better than you.

Get with people who are where you want to be, not who are where you already are. The opportunities that come in life, come from people you know: focus on making those strong connections.

Ask yourself a few questions:

Who do you spend most of your time with? Are they inspiring? Do they have a track record of success? Who do you aspire to be like? If you answer no to any of these questions, it’s time to remove those people.

Don’t allow mediocre people to exist in your life. The higher our standards, the higher quality of life we will have.

Resource: The 5 Friend Assessment (how to “unfriend” a friend – how to talk to them and let them know “this is not going to work out”)

4. Never eat alone.

Always look to meet new people. You want to always have people you’re talking to that will share new ideas.

“The news of yesterday can only be found in blogs and newspapers today. But the news of tomorrow can only be found in the minds of people” ~Paul C. Brunson

The influence we have within our community is solely based on the ability to make connections outside of our community.

Resource: Have a +1 or +2 parties (from Harvard Biz review): Go to an old friend you haven’t seen in years and invite them out to drinks. Bring one new friend they don’t know (or two), and ask them to do the same.

The key to successful networking is to give, give, give before you ever make the first ask. Stop trying to make an ask before you ever give anything of value.

5. Be great at one thing.

Use the same core skills to reach new heights, once you master where you are. Grow your enterprise with one thing at a time by staying laser focused. Billionaires focus on one thing if you’re looking to be world-class.

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Aww Jaye, yes don’t be a loner 🙂 It’s definitely great to have your own alone time. But I can definitely attest to the key point about the best opportunities we receive coming from people we already know or have a connection with.

I am making a note of these habits for sure. Billionaire is a title I would happily take on. I like the idea of always talking to people. Life has a fun way of making this happen for me. Thanks for sharing such great stuff.Michellette “MimiCuteLips” Green would like you to check out…Chrisette Michele Pose ‘N Post Symposium

Girl, yes definitely want to strive to get to billionaire status, one million at a time 🙂 I really liked the +1 or +2 parties and never eating alone ideas. I never thought about that, although I tend to do some of it to a certain extent naturally.

Those are some really great habits! I think the most important is believing in yourself because if you don’t then you will never make it to your goal!Crystal Starkes would like you to check out…Dear Me: Letter to Young Crystal

This is priceless advice! I’m going to jot these down (or try to print it out..lol) because these are tips that keep you fresh and open to new opportunities! 🙂Emerald Lavender would like you to check out…Banana & Oatmeal Shake Recipe

This post is EVERYTHING! Thank you for sharing the tips and resources. I especially like the habits be a master storyteller and keep believing. Currently I’m reading Talk Like Ted (9 public speaking secrets of the worlds top minds) and master storytelling is on of the speaking secrets. I’m writing down these habits to make sure I’m on pace to make my billions. 🙂

I love Paul, too. Thanks for sharing this advice. I can definitely say that Number 3 has done wonders for me both professionally and personally. Thanks 🙂Ariel would like you to check out…7 Women Bloggers That I Love

Christine thanks for the recap. I am still looking at the replays as well. I would love to get to Billionaire status. What I will start working on today is Believing in myself. Many days I waiver but in my core I know what is possible. The other thing I will do is to continue to invest in myself. So this was the reminder I needed to register for Lisa Nichol’s Speak & Write to Make Millions Conference, Live Stream so that I can become a Masterful Storyteller.
PS We have to get you on Fox5DC Morning Show with Allison Seymour

So many truths right here. Believe in yourself is number one for me and then surround yourself with people bigger than you. Totally agree. I have my own personal one I stand firm on: Reach back as you are climbing and help someone while you are on your way to the top.MJ would like you to check out…Maternity Style: Say Yes To The Jumper!

So love this post Christine! I have to save it and refer back a few times. I need to invest more into learning and mastering my craft and determining where Im going. These resources will help.Adanna would like you to check out…Becoming A Stronger Mom

I absolutely love this! Great tips from an extraordinary person! I am going to look into this guy some more, I am ashamed to say I have not heard of him.Olivia would like you to check out…Why You Should Charge What You’re Worth

Number 3 can be so difficult… because as you grow and your circle changes there are those that you may have to leave behind… I still struggle with that… but, I see the incredible difference it makes in my life when I have the right people around me.Carin Kilby Clark would like you to check out…10 Tips to Keep Calm & Reduce Stress [INFOGRAPHIC]

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